For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 608 students in David City, NE (there are , serving 736 private students). 45% of all K-12 students in David City, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in David City, NE are David City Elementary School and David City Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
David City, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in David City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in David City, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
David City Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
826 E St
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3779
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3779
Grades: PK-6
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
David City Secondary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
750 D St
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3187
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3187
Grades: 7-12
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in David City, NE?
The top ranked public schools in David City, NE include David City Elementary School and David City Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in David City?
2 public schools are located in David City.
What percentage of students in David City go to public school?
45% of all K-12 students in David City are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in David City?
David City public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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